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Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact for tax-free military and disaster aid, countering China’s regional influence.
Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on January 15, 2026, allowing tax-free sharing of ammunition, fuel, food, and supplies during joint military training and disaster response, aimed at countering China’s growing regional assertiveness.
The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement, signed in Manila by Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, follows a 2024 agreement enabling troop deployments and live-fire exercises.
The pact, pending Japanese parliamentary ratification, supports joint deterrence, disaster relief, and potential UN peacekeeping missions.
Both nations reaffirmed opposition to unilateral changes in the East and South China Seas, where territorial disputes persist.
Japan also pledged new security and economic aid.
Further talks continue on sharing sensitive defense information.
Japón y Filipinas firmaron un pacto de defensa para la ayuda militar y de desastre libre de impuestos, contrarrestando la influencia regional de China.